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MAKfam chef falls short on "Chopped"
Chef Kenneth Wan, the creative force behind Denver's MAKfam, says his inventive Cantonese food is best enjoyed with your hands, no utensils necessary.
Zoom in: This hands-on approach made him well-equipped for his appearance on this week's episode of Food Network's "Chopped," a competition that challenges chefs to create original dishes from a basket of ingredients.
Wan and three other cooks created dishes designed to be devoured in a buzzy, late-night setting, aligning with the episode's theme — "Night Market Madness."
Yes, but: Wan, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist, finished runner-up in the "Chopped" contest, making the final round for a chance to craft arguably the hardest dish, dessert.
He dazzled the judge's panel with his grilled langoustine appetizer and a Hong Kong-style French toast called sai do si, which he topped with candied bugs.
